Gone are the days of being frantic and frazzled while searching for your nondescript luggage in a sea of sameness at baggage claim. With the luggage range aptly named Tela, which is Italian for “canvas,” travelers can transform their suitcase into a journal of sorts easy to spot from anywhere. Created by B Corp certified studio design and innovation consultancy Morrama, in collaboration with Italian luggage brand Phoenix, these suitcases – available in the Tela 40 Cabin Luggage, the Tela 70 Trunk Check-In, and the Tela 100 Trunk Plus Check-In – serve as blank canvases free from any obstructive grooves or pockets. Their minimalist concept allows for easy personalization with stickers and other ephemera to document the story of your travels.
“We deliberately kept the front face of the suitcase completely free from distractions,” says Jo Barnard, founder and CEO of Morrama. “Every bump, scratch, and sticker represents a travel memory and it is something a user should cherish.” What’s more, the deceptively simple design lays the framework for potential artist collaborations and future graphic exploration.
The front and back shells of the Tela suitcases are completely smooth, without any niches that might distort a sticker’s presentation. They’re made from aerospace-grade polycarbonate, 30% of which is derived from recycled materials. The trolley handle spans the entire width of the suitcase, an intentional engineering move meant to maximize packing space and avoid the need to fit belongings around the handle grooves.
Equally as smooth is Tela’s ability to maneuver through a variety of indoor and outdoor terrains. 360-degree wheels ensure a near-effortless glide as weary travelers navigate from paths, sidewalks, and streets to planes, trains, and automobiles.
The interior is designed without the traditional textile covering that hides all the typical assembly fixings. Not only does this reduce unnecessary materials while adding extra packing space, it allows you to repair all the of the suitcase components with a standard screwdriver. Recognizing that travel can be unpredictable, Phoenix offers a take-back program to rescue, repair, or recycle broken suitcases.
The Tela 40 Cabin Luggage is available in a range of four pastel colors (Aquamarine, Sky Blue, Lillac, and Sand), along with the classics Black and White, while the larger Tela 70 Trunk Check-In and Tela 100 Trunk Plus Check-In come in Black and White. The Tela collection is a show-stopper at the airport as it becomes a bespoke personal accessory through your travels. All that’s left to do is book your next destination!
To shop the Tela collection by Morrama and Phoenix, visit phoenix-voyage.com.
